Police across the state warned parents to be on the lookout for the treats, which often look very similar to other, popular non-marijuana candies, saying that someone might try to pass them off as normal candy.

Joe Hodas, of marijuana edibles company Dixie Elixers, says the warnings were overblown. He says parents should scrutinize their kids' Halloween candy but most people who use edibles are diligent about keeping them away from children.

According to KUSA-TV, doctors say it is hard to get a toxic level of the drug in small children, but there are dangerous side effects that can cause panic attacks and other symptoms.

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